Thanks Mark

It is, cheers Moz.

Tried Scunny Lee but he's keeping his and the eBay seller has sold his - he's based in Colchester so hoping it's not MCs eBay shop 

The RSV4 is the same - I'm guessing it's of no concern to the majority of buyers.

First thing I did was unbolt the rear pegs - saves a few bob on insurance too.



MC101, If you're reading this I've tried sending you a PM but not sure if you've received it - there's no 'sent' folder in my PM folder on here

Small world - there were three or four from the Bolton area went to Devils Bridge and we met them at Kirby Steven then the same route as you up to Hartside.

We warned them it was cold up the top and towards the east but they didn't believe us until they're steaming cuppa's were cold within seconds outside the cafe - it was around 4C and windy as hell all the way for us!

Naturally, glorious and warm 2 miles from home

You must have covered over 300 miles - nice ride out 

Only spotted the one 2015 R1 all day (two including mine...) but you couldn't get moved for S1000's !! BMW must be having a half price sale or something!

Quote from: PJ on June 08, 2015, 12:26:41 PM
Pitched up next to a new R1 in red in Alston yesterday. Lovely looking machine and the red disc centres didn't stand out to the point that they'd bother me. Had a lovely Akrapovic on it which sounded immense when he decided it would be a great idea to bounce it off the limiter next to the petrol pump......

Had some fucking awful crash bobbins on it thought, silver blade looking things. But I guess the alternative is worse!

We met up with a few from PH at Kirby around midday then up to Hartside via Middleton and Alston - sure I spotted the red R1 when we stopped for fuel so you were probably there somewhere too!

I should have been clearer - my last paragraph was in regards to performance and technology in general rather than build quality.

Quote from: Alzo on June 07, 2015, 04:37:50 PM

Quote from: legzr1 on June 07, 2015, 08:07:44 AM
It still didn't work too well.

My 2010 S1000 did the crank and rods 5 minutes after first service and restriction lifted.

I have heard a lot of inlet valve replacement...very fragile motorcycle it would seem. Back on a Triumph as soon as I can...keep this for a year as I would take a massive hit just now.

Mine was one of around 50 worldwide in the first batch that had incorrect main bearing tolerances - first time over 10,000 rpm and boom (well, more of a squeak and a death rattle).

To be fair, both the dealer and BMW were excellent and had a new engine in a van driven over night from Berlin and fitted and ready to go over a BH weekend.
Free Akra and other bits and pieces for 'my trouble' too but it has to be said, the build quality isn't there with BMW bikes just yet - the later stuff looks far better but I'm still hearing of trouble with cams on 2015 RR"s even now.

BMW have to be thanked though - they've made the Japs (and Yamaha in particular) sit up and take notice - now, just five years later we have the 2015 R1 - I suspect it wouldn't be anywhere near this good without the Germans giving them a scare

It still didn't work too well.

My 2010 S1000 did the crank and rods 5 minutes after first service and restriction lifted.

Had my first service earlier - it's got a fair kick up top, maybe not as pronounced as the S1000 but it's pulling harder at 7000rpm anyway.

Seems to me that over the past 10 years or so, buyers of new models are unpaid beta testers.

Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on June 05, 2015, 04:23:26 PM

Quote from: legzr1 on June 05, 2015, 03:50:17 PM
Don't the 'snatchy' comments relate to A-mode?

Yes, to be fair it does but even A mode is not as bad as everyone is making out.

Fair do's.

Don't the 'snatchy' comments relate to A-mode?

Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on June 04, 2015, 10:27:27 AM
Sort me covers, decat, can and reflash please MC!

I've already changed the settings  within the YRC menu. It's nowhere near as bad as some are making out.

Well, yes - some seem to be saying its unrideable and I'm not sure where those comments come from but it feels strange after you've ridden any other current Jap bike or BMW.

Maybe you've gotten a smooth version but if feels as dodgy as any Ducati, KTM or even an SP1 I've ever ridden.

If a flash sorts it then that's great.


I read MC's comments on the brakes in his thread on here a few weeks ago.
I love Brembos - even the S1000"s that look like 15 year old Aprilia calipers. They feel great, responsive and powerful - bling? Maybe, but they do look good.
After a couple of hundred miles I was ready to start looking for some for the R1 - they felt terrible.
But, as I said earlier, once properly bedded in they're really good - perhaps not up to top level racing but fine for mere mortals.
But, I cannot believe how long they've taken to bed in - an absolute age and around as long as the Yam recommendation for the engine.

Anyway, enjoy it.

Nice.

Couple of points:

The paint is thin so be wary of following other bikes too closely on roads covered in debris 

A-mode is snatchy as hell but you soon get used to it (although some hairpin bends I tackled last week were still a little 'difficult'). C-mode smooths things right out.

The brakes are a bit of a let down if you've ever used Brembo monoblocks - however, they feel much better once bedded right in (500+ miles!).

In the first 300 miles I got massive chain 'stretch' leading to about 3" of chain slack!
Only ever seem to get this on Yamahas...

They're bloody quick, I've actually enjoyed running mine in and haven't missed the 7000rpm at the top end and mates at my pace/level have been gobsmacked at the way it covers ground.

It truly is a (powerful and torquey) 1000cc engine in a (really good) 600cc chassis.

Excellent bikes but still think the RSV4 Factory is a better handling bike 

Quote from: MOz on December 06, 2013, 02:39:30 PM

Quote from: Stuno1 on December 06, 2013, 02:10:22 PM
Some good for thought here. Thanks for all the replies.

Think I am going to see how I get on this summer and take it from there. I have moved to Essex so should be closer to better roads. In Uxbridge I had to ride a while before getting anywhere entertaining.

Stu

If at all mate.  No wonder you were thinking of giving it up - there are very few decent roads down south......

I reckon this is the main issue.

Of course you can't ride at track pace on the road but if you're 'lucky' enough to live in the north, borders or west Scotland (there are other places...) the idea of a sports bike on the road makes a lot more sense.